Manager, General & Forensic Audit
2026-09-21T15:38:53+00:00
Kenya Power
https://cdn.greatkenyanjobs.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_6934/logo/kenya%20power.jpg
https://www.kplc.co.ke/
CONTRACTOR
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Utilities
Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations
2026-10-16T17:00:00+00:00
8
Background
Kenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 4.8 million customers (as at June 29, 2016). The Company’s key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand; building and maintaining the power distribution and tran...
Responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities will include;
- Formulate and implement Departmental audit policies, norms and procedures.
- Examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the company's internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective action.
- Implement strategies for General and Forensic audits to ensure that Company operations and transactions comply with internal control systems, policies and procedures.
- Plan and conduct routine and forensic audits on Company operations in line with policies and procedures.
- Prepare risk-based annual audit and engagement plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.
- Develop follow-up mechanisms to determine implementation and closure audit recommendations within appropriate and agreed upon timelines.
- Monitor levels of financial, fraud and IT risks by ensuring procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied with.
- Develop and maintain a continuous professional development (CPD) program for the staff in the Department in liaison with Human Resource Division.
- Benchmark on audit methods and tools for best practice in the areas of audit, fraud prevention and internal controls.
- Manage internal audit risk and implementation of mitigation strategies.
- Market internal audit as a value-adding function across the Company.
- Ensure compliance with the Company policies, regulations, standards and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coach, mentor and develop the team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning.
Qualifications
Appointment Specification
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, ICT, Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized Institution;
- Master's degree in accounting, Finance, ICT, Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
- Experience in the big four will be an added advantage;
- Membership to Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or a relevant professional body and in good standing.
- Possession of a valid Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or related certification from a recognized Institution;
Experience
Ten (10) years of relevant work experience, with at least five (5) years in a Supervisory role in Internal Audit or in a comparable position.
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Drive for results and achievement
- High levels of integrity and Ethics
- Strategic Thinker and Problem Solving
Additional Notes
This appointment is on renewable contractual term for a period of five (5) years based on performance and business requirements.
* Formulate and implement Departmental audit policies, norms and procedures. * Examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the company's internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective action. * Implement strategies for General and Forensic audits to ensure that Company operations and transactions comply with internal control systems, policies and procedures. * Plan and conduct routine and forensic audits on Company operations in line with policies and procedures. * Prepare risk-based annual audit and engagement plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities. * Develop follow-up mechanisms to determine implementation and closure audit recommendations within appropriate and agreed upon timelines. * Monitor levels of financial, fraud and IT risks by ensuring procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied with. * Develop and maintain a continuous professional development (CPD) program for the staff in the Department in liaison with Human Resource Division. * Benchmark on audit methods and tools for best practice in the areas of audit, fraud prevention and internal controls. * Manage internal audit risk and implementation of mitigation strategies. * Market internal audit as a value-adding function across the Company. * Ensure compliance with the Company policies, regulations, standards and procedures to enhance operational efficiency. * Coach, mentor and develop the team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning.
* Leadership skills * Creativity and innovation * Drive for results and achievement * High levels of integrity and Ethics * Strategic Thinker and Problem Solving
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, ICT, Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized Institution * Master's degree in accounting, Finance, ICT, Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage * Experience in the big four will be an added advantage * Membership to Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or a relevant professional body and in good standing * Possession of a valid Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or related certification from a recognized Institution
JOB-6ab14f8d46783
Vacancy title:
Manager, General & Forensic Audit
[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Utilities, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Kenya Power
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 16 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Similar Jobs in Kenya
Learn more about Kenya Power
Kenya Power jobs in Kenya
JOB DETAILS:
Background
Kenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 4.8 million customers (as at June 29, 2016). The Company’s key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand; building and maintaining the power distribution and tran...
Responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities will include;
- Formulate and implement Departmental audit policies, norms and procedures.
- Examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the company's internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective action.
- Implement strategies for General and Forensic audits to ensure that Company operations and transactions comply with internal control systems, policies and procedures.
- Plan and conduct routine and forensic audits on Company operations in line with policies and procedures.
- Prepare risk-based annual audit and engagement plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.
- Develop follow-up mechanisms to determine implementation and closure audit recommendations within appropriate and agreed upon timelines.
- Monitor levels of financial, fraud and IT risks by ensuring procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied with.
- Develop and maintain a continuous professional development (CPD) program for the staff in the Department in liaison with Human Resource Division.
- Benchmark on audit methods and tools for best practice in the areas of audit, fraud prevention and internal controls.
- Manage internal audit risk and implementation of mitigation strategies.
- Market internal audit as a value-adding function across the Company.
- Ensure compliance with the Company policies, regulations, standards and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coach, mentor and develop the team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning.
Qualifications
Appointment Specification
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, ICT, Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized Institution;
- Master's degree in accounting, Finance, ICT, Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
- Experience in the big four will be an added advantage;
- Membership to Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or a relevant professional body and in good standing.
- Possession of a valid Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or related certification from a recognized Institution;
Experience
Ten (10) years of relevant work experience, with at least five (5) years in a Supervisory role in Internal Audit or in a comparable position.
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Drive for results and achievement
- High levels of integrity and Ethics
- Strategic Thinker and Problem Solving
Additional Notes
This appointment is on renewable contractual term for a period of five (5) years based on performance and business requirements.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now
All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION
